St. Paul's Cathedral - Priority Entrance

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Opening Times

Monday - Saturday : 8:30am - 4:30pm

Climb up the dome to the Whispering Gallery and a further 271 steps to the Golden Gallery for a classic London panorama.

St Paul’s is not only an architectural masterpiece and its dome a landmark of the London skyline, but also a symbol of hope, strength and resilience of the city and nation it serves. A cathedral has stood here since 604AD with the present cathedral now over 300 years old.

Enjoy the beautiful décor of the vast cathedral floor before climbing to the famous Whispering Gallery with its unique acoustics. Continue to the Stone or Golden Galleries on top of the dome for breath-taking panoramic views across London.

The crypt is the resting place for famous Britons such as Lord Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and the cathedral’s architect – Sir Christopher Wren. Visitors will also find the award winning 270° film experience, Oculus – an eye into St Paul’s.

Explore using included multimedia guides available in nine languages or join into a guided tour or introductory talk, all at no extra cost.

Changes to opening and closing times:

November 7th Last admission for sightseeing 13.00. Last admission to galleries 13.15

Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 14.15. Café and shop close 15.30

November 8th Last admission for sightseeing 14.30. Last admission to galleries 14.45

Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00

November 9th Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.30.

Café and shop open as normal

November 10th Lord Mayor’s Show Day. Closeout day for ticket sales. Free entry, including the Dome Galleries No multimedia guides. Last admission to Galleries 14.45. Last admission 16.15.

November 21st Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.00.

Café and shop open as normal

November 22nd Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.00.

November 28th Cathedral opens 10.15. Galleries open 10.30

November 30th Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 14.00.

December 6th Last admission for sightseeing 15.15. Last admission to galleries 15.30

Café and shop close 16.30

December 10th Galleries open 10:00

December 13th Last admission for sightseeing 15.00. Last admission to galleries 15.15

Café and shop close 15.30

December 18th Last admission for sightseeing 15.00. Last admission to galleries 15.15 Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00

December 19th Last admission for sightseeing 15.30. Last admission to galleries 15.45

Café close 16.00

December 20th Last admission for sightseeing 14.30. Last admission to galleries 14.45 Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 15.30

December 21st Last admission for sightseeing 14.45. Last admission to galleries 15.00

Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00

December 22nd Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.00

Café and shop open as normal

December 24th Last admission for sightseeing 13.15. Last admission to galleries 13.30

Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 14.15. Café and shop close 15.00

December 25th Christmas Day. No sightseeing. Cathedral open for worship only.

December 26th Cathedral opens 09.00

January 1st Cathedral opens 09.00

January 22nd Last admission for sightseeing 11:30. Last admission to galleries 11:45. Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13:00.

January 25th Last admission for sightseeing 11.00. Last admission to galleries 11.15

Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 12.30. Café and shop open as normal.

January 28th Cathedral opens 10.15. Galleries open 10.30

February No closures at present.

March 6th Ash Wednesday. No sightseeing. Cathedral open for worship only

March 15th Last admission for sightseeing 12.15. Last admission to galleries 12.30 Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13.30.